Appeals Court upholds one-year prison term for Premchai on bribery charge

13 Sept 11:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Appeals Court affirmed a one-year prison sentence for construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta on an attempted bribery charge.
Premchai was convicted for attempting to bribe park rangers following his 2018 arrest for poaching at Thungyai Naraesuan Wildlife Sanctuary, and was subsequently released on 500,000 baht bail.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.